#185

German Porcelain Doll with Brown Painted Eyes
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$750
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15" (38 cm.) Thick paste porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted hair in center-part, waved behind the ears into uniform finger curls, painted upper glancing brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, painted lower lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pert smile, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, painted orange boots, antique dress and very nice undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, some paint rubs on hair, left boot restored. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rare brown eyes and painted lashes.